Washington, D.C.'s Mayflower Hotel

Located just four blocks from the White House, the Mayflower Hotel is Washington's Second Best Address, as coined by frequent guest and former U.S. president Harry S. Truman. The hotel, which opened its doors on February 18, 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized for its architectural significance as well as its historic distinction. The first major social event at the Mayflower Hotel was Calvin Coolidge's charity and inaugural ball. This began a tradi...